Spanish Peaks Library District

Growing your own food is a hot topic today because of the high cost of transporting food long distances, the heightened problem of diseases cased by commercially grown foods, concerns of the overuse of chemicals in mass food production, and the uncertain health effects of GMOs. Many people have recently discovered the benefits of homegrown vegetables and fruits. This book tells you everything you need to know to grow food for you and your family.

"Anyone considering a shift to a greener way of living must get this inspirational and practical guide. With easy-to-read layouts and simple text, it runs the full ecological gamut, from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. The Bridgewaters, well-regarded garden writers, help readers answer questions such as how much land they really require, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best...

Includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions for 14 card tricks, plus performance tips and stories of famous magicians.

In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Midwest Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the north central US are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden. If you live in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, or South Dakota, the environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success: Profiles...

A field guide to trees around the world, each depicted by a full-color photograph with a caption that describes key features and points of differentiation.

Whether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a successful, healthy cattle operation. In this fully updated, full-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior and provides expert guidance on breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, pasture, and health care. Along with in-depth information...

Introduces air fryer cooking, provides ratings for different models, and presents recipes for preparing meat, seafood, and vegetables in an air fryer.